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BigWullie
Member Since: 12 Nov 2023
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 8
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| [Wanted] D3 Auto - Glasgow |
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Hi all,
Looking for a D3 Auto with a decent level of specification, closer to Glasgow the better - Been to see a couple that have been listed locally on marketplace and trader but not found the one yet!
Would love a V8 but understand these are like hens teeth.
Cheers.
Wullie.
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 13th Jan 2024 3:34 pm |
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Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 415
 
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Wullie, I would travel south in search of one, if I were you. Anything north of Birmingham and you are running a much higher risk of rust being an issue at the age all D3s are now.
Not saying there are no good D3s available north of Birmingham, or they are all good south of there, but you are playing with probabilities. I went 525 miles south for my one and would do the same again if I had to! Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
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| 14th Jan 2024 7:19 am |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
  
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As above, bought both my last two cars from South of London.. actually works out cheaper collecting by flying down than having to take trains etc the long drive back is a good time to get to know the car.
Message Disco Mikey and see if he knows of anyone selling (one that’s been maintained by him!)  I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 14th Jan 2024 11:05 am |
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BigWullie
Member Since: 12 Nov 2023
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 8
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Thanks guys,
I have been to see a couple locally which were no where as described(or much worse lol) which had led to my frustration.
I’ll widen my search criteria!
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| 15th Jan 2024 11:30 am |
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Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 415
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Big Wullie, are you watching this thread: https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sale-2006-d...d945fdf9f7 ?
Definitely worth a look at that price! Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
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| 17th Jan 2024 9:08 am |
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BigWullie
Member Since: 12 Nov 2023
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 8
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Hey Worms - I had seem this post, Manual gearbox though.
I have a member offered me a D4 - Just trying to make my mind up on it.
thanks for the nudge though, very much appreciated!
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| 17th Jan 2024 11:54 am |
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Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 415
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Glad you've got something in your sights! I would have preferred a manual for a number of reasons, but have to admit, that I am quite liking the auto. I'd also have preferred to have paid the price that Yogi is looking for!  Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
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| 17th Jan 2024 1:38 pm |
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BigWullie
Member Since: 12 Nov 2023
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 8
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Dude - Its a bargain of a price tbh, Manual I'm ok with, but realistically Its a third motor I'm after for the dogs, If I get a manual its only me who can take them in the motor as the boss lady wont drive anything but an auto!  and given I'm away from home a lot its no really viable.
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| 17th Jan 2024 2:52 pm |
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LREcosse
Member Since: 20 Sep 2023
Location: Scotland
Posts: 7
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Good luck! Been searching for a V8 up this way for months. I'd echo the comments about casting the net wider, recently got pipped to the post on a lovely V8 down near Exeter. Wasn't looking forward to the flight + 2 hour train & bus though
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| 23rd Jan 2024 2:27 pm |
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BigWullie
Member Since: 12 Nov 2023
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 8
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On with it LREcosse I spent 2 years running up and down to Tiverton - the Exeter adventure would have been a right slog mind you.
I'm not adverse to having a courier pick up for me if I feel its the right motor.
Think part of my trouble is the ones I have looked at have been some wildly described vs reality that it is often difficult to trust anymore. 
Work is so hectic at the moment I've not had much time to scope out options - alas the hunt continues.
Awra best,
Wullie.
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| 23rd Jan 2024 4:55 pm |
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LREcosse
Member Since: 20 Sep 2023
Location: Scotland
Posts: 7
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The irony of it is, if I already had myself a D3 I'd be more than happy to make the trip down in it
I'm in two minds about the courier route - on the one hand flights, train tickets, airport parking, time off work - on the other hand, v8 goodness delivered to my doorstep on a platter...come to think of it 
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| 24th Jan 2024 2:55 pm |
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